Overview
We are looking for a committed and knowledgeable Senior Environmental Advisor to join the delivery team on a nationally significant infrastructure project in Scotland. This high-profile development presents a unique opportunity to influence sustainable design, construction, and operations at scale. As a Senior Environmental Advisor, you will play a vital role in embedding environmental best practices, driving compliance, and supporting the integration of sustainability across all phases of the project lifecycle. This is your chance to make a lasting environmental impact on a complex, multidisciplinary development that will serve communities for generations.
Reference ID SNREAD/A9
The Senior Environmental Advisor shall be suitably qualified and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising construction sites. This will be a full-time, permanent, site-based role in Perth and Kinross, with an immediate start. The role is primarily a site-based position supporting our project delivery teams.
Core Competency Requirements
* 3 Years + experience in a similar advisory role within the construction/Civil Engineering industry ideally on large-scale or complex infrastructure projects.
* Recognised Qualification in environmental science, hydrology, environmental engineering, water resources or similar.
* Recognised 3rd Level Qualification in Environmental Management (including ecology, water management, sustainability, etc.).
* Familiarity with relevant environmental legislation and permitting processes.
* High standard of written and spoken English.
* Proficient in using a computer (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
* Valid CSCS card required.
* Full UK (manual) driving licence.
Day To Day Duties
* Implementing Wills Bros ISO 14001 Management System.
* Working under the guidance of the company Ecology and Environmental Manager and the project Environmental Co-ordinator.
* Supporting the delivery of the Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), and project-specific management plans and mitigation strategies.
* Building up a good working relationship with the client and the workforce.
* Conduct daily and weekly environmental inspections, audits, and site assessments to ensure compliance with permits, legislation, and internal policies.
* Provide advice and training to project teams and contractors on environmental obligations and best practices.
* Advising site management on day-to-day environmental matters.
* Coordinate with environmental regulators, local authorities, and other stakeholders to support approvals and manage compliance requirements.
* Monitor and report on environmental performance metrics, incidents, and corrective actions.
* Identify and assess environmental risks, and contribute to their effective management and mitigation.
* Support the integration of circular economy, biodiversity net gain, and carbon reduction initiatives into project design and delivery.
* Collaborate with planning, design, and construction teams to ensure environmental considerations are integrated into all phases of work.
* Managing waste management and chemical compliance requirements.
* Attending and contributing to environmental meetings.
* Investigating incidents and completing environmental incident reports.
* Promoting and encouraging best practice.
* Overseeing the installation of adequate and appropriate pollution prevention measures.
* Undertaking and overseeing daily, weekly and monthly environmental monitoring, data analysis and reporting.
* Produce a regular log of testing and results; and a detailed report on findings every month for inclusion in the monthly environmental report.
* Delivering toolbox talks on environmental matters.
* Delivers emergency spill response training to all site personnel.
* Attending and chairing environmental meetings.
* Investigating environmental incidents and near misses and sharing lessons learned.
* Reviewing documentation for appropriate environmental content (method statements, etc.).
* Oversee, organise and co-ordinate the dedicated water management team.
* Be a key contact in the emergency spill response organogram.
* Any other duties required by a fast-changing construction environment.
Desirable Attributes/Experience
* Valid CSCS Card appropriate to seniority level.
* Some knowledge of Hydrology or Water Engineering very beneficial.
* Knowledge or experience of water quality monitoring and silt prevention techniques.
* Knowledge of noise and vibration monitoring.
* Ecological Knowledge or Experience.
* Experience of working on large civil engineering projects (Road construction).
* Membership of a recognised environmental body (IEMA/SocEnv/CIWEM/CIEEM or other).
* Experience of working to an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
* Passionate about the Environmental Profession.
* Lead environmental compliance at a site level.
* Be committed and enthusiastic about promoting high standards.
* Confident, self-managing, able to work on own initiative.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Proficient in environmental reporting and documentation.
* Ability to lead by and set a good example.
* Willingness to learn and take direction.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Willingness to challenge unsatisfactory conditions or breaches.
Leadership Attributes
* Passionate about Environmental Protection.
* Lead, support and advise on Environmental Compliance at a site level.
* Be committed and enthusiastic about promoting High Standards.
* Confident, self-managing, able to work on own initiative.
* Good Attitude / Work Ethic / Team Player.
* Good Communication Skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Ability to lead by and set a good example.
* Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and meet deadlines.
Desirable But Not Essential
* Experience of other environmental subjects.
* Knowledge of environmental modelling tools, GIS, or monitoring systems.
* Your CV will list other training qualifications you have accumulated over time.
Benefits
* The opportunity to influence environmental outcomes on a nationally significant project.
* Comprehensive training and development.
* 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
* Salary sacrifice schemes.
* Death in service benefit.
* Income Protection.
* Company pension.
* 25 annual leave holidays plus public holidays.
* Employee Health & Wellbeing App.
Disclaimer: Please note, we are not accepting CVs from agency at this time!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Civil Engineering
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